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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.45, 1,421.83 and 400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.45, 1,421.83 and 400.33 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.45 : 1,421.83 = 400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.45/1,421.83 = 400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.45x = 1,421.83 × 400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.45x = 569,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,201.20/948.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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